Supply of Laboratory Culture Media and Consumables.
Khanyisa Maqwara
In plain English
iThemba LABS is procuring various culture media and consumables for a three-year contract. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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iThemba LABS is requesting quotations for the supply of laboratory culture media and related consumables. The required items include various types of media such as EMEM, DMEM, RPMI 1640, Ham’s F12, and DMEM/F12, alongside Penicillin-streptomycin, Trypsin, and PBS tablets. The contract will span a period of three years. Deliveries must be made to the iThemba LABS facility located on Old Faure Road, Faure. This tender is issued by the National Research Foundation. All proposals must be submitted by 11:00 am on 13 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khanyisa Maqwara
Email: scm2@tlabs.ac.za
Phone: 021-843-1379
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to scm2@tlabs.ac.za before the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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